A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2731391 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2732791 epoch_slot_no: 11191 block_no: 2731263 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1703 time: 2019-06-18 11:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64900d1f23e09383d760f2056d9e549f55f9358717c95150a49c7564c2b6181bBlock Operator
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